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KHULNA, Nov 10, 2025 (BSS) - A fisherman, Hafizul, 35, was abducted on Monday 
by the notorious 'Sumon Bahini' from the Loitrokhali area of Dublarchar in 
the Sundarbans. The abductors have demanded a ransom, causing panic among 
local fishing communities.

Hafizul, from Boga village under Kachua upazila in Bagerhat, had gone fishing 
with others from Majherkella late Sunday night. The robbers arrived in a 
trawler, forcibly took him, and handed mobile numbers to the trawler's 
skipper to contact them regarding the ransom.

Milton Roy, forest ranger and officer-in-charge of the Dubla Forest Patrol 
Camp, confirmed the abduction, saying Hafizul had an official fishing permit. 
The Coast Guard has been informed, and a joint operation will be launched to 
rescue him and curb forest robber activities in the region.